Book Review: Insurgent

Insurgent by Veronica Roth

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


Same as Divergent, Insurgent is written in first person narration by Tris (or Beatrice) Prior which sometimes you can see more about her inner feelings instead of what is happening around her.

The pace of Insurgent is not as fast as Divergent and sometimes I'm able to expect what is coming next. The excitement would only come near the end of the story which motivates me to read on. This is why I rate this book for only 3 stars (as compared to the 5 stars given to Divergent).

**Warning! Spoiler below!
The part that I enjoyed the most in Insurgent is when Tris brought herself to the Erudite headquarters and Peter is the one who saved her from death!! Although I hate Peter as much as Tris does, but I still think he might be able to play good part in the next book. ;)

Not much comment on this book and I think I'll comment more when I finish reading Allegiant and review the trilogy as a whole.



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New Arrivals 5th September 2013

We have new arrivals of The Lord of the Rings and some other titles available for sale now. All our orders are entitled for FREE shipping!

1) The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown (Paperback - RM 28.00) 

2) The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown (Hardcover- RM 40.00)

3) Chicken Soup for the Soul: Stay at Home Mom (Paperback - RM 40.00)

4) The Enchanted Wood (Paperback - RM 24.00)

5) The Folk of the Faraway Tree (Paperback - RM 24.00)

6) The Magic Faraway Tree (Paperback - RM 24.00)

7) LOTR: The Fellowship of the Ring (Paperback - RM 24.00)

8) LOTR: The Two Towers (Paperback - RM 24.00)

9) LOTR: The Return of the King (Paperback - RM 24.00)

10) The Hobbit (Paperback - RM 24.00)

11) LOTR + The Hobbit Boxed Set (Paperback - RM 90.00)

The Lord of the Rings Collection

This page contains brand new copies of The Lord of the Rings collection by J.R.R. Tolkien.

1) The Hobbit [Paperback - RM 28.00]

2) The Fellowship of the Ring [Paperback - RM 28.00]

3) The Two Towers [Paperback - RM 28.00]

4) The Return of the King [Paperback - RM 28.00]

5) LOTR Boxed Set [Hardcover - RM 199.90]

LOTR Boxed Set (Hardcover)

Price: RM 199.90 (Hardcover Boxed Set)

The three volumes that make up Tolkien's epic classic The Lord of the Rings are here presented in their standard cloth editions including large format fold-out maps and an extensive appendices. Set contains The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King, with jackets and a box designed by celebrated illustrator Alan Lee.

The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien

Price: RM 28 (Paperback)

The third volume in J.R.R. Tolkien's epic adventure "THE LORD OF THE RINGS " "One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them" As the Shadow of Mordor grows across the land, the Companions of the Ring have become involved in separate adventures. Aragorn, revealed as the hidden heir of the ancient Kings of the West, has joined with the Riders of Rohan against the forces of Isengard, and takes part in the desperate victory of the Hornburg. Merry and Pippin, captured by Orcs, escape into Fangorn Forest and there encounter the Ents. Gandalf has miraculously returned and defeated the evil wizard, Saruman. Sam has left his master for dead after a battle with the giant spider, Shelob; but Frodo is still alive--now in the foul hands of the Orcs. And all the while the armies of the Dark Lord are massing as the One Ring draws ever nearer to the Cracks of Doom. 

"A triumphant close . . . a grand piece of work, grand in both conception and execution. An astonishing imaginative tour de force." - "Daily Telegraph" 

Includes the complete appendices and index for "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy.

The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien

Price: RM 28 (Paperback)

The second volume in J.R.R. Tolkien's epic adventure "THE LORD OF THE RINGS" "One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them" Frodo and his Companions of the Ring have been beset by danger during their quest to prevent the Ruling Ring from falling into the hands of the Dark Lord by destroying it in the Cracks of Doom. They have lost the wizard, Gandalf, in a battle in the Mines of Moria. And Boromir, seduced by the power of the Ring, tried to seize it by force. While Frodo and Sam made their escape, the rest of the company was attacked by Orcs. Now they continue the journey alone down the great River Anduin--alone, that is, save for the mysterious creeping figure that follows wherever they go. 

"Among the greatest works of imaginative fiction of the twentieth century. The book presents us with the richest profusion of new lands and creatures, from the beauty of Lothlorien to the horror of Mordor." - "Sunday Telegraph"

The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien

Price: RM 28 (Paperback)

The first volume in J.R.R. Tolkien's epic adventure "THE LORD OF THE RINGS" "One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them" In ancient times the Rings of Power were crafted by the Elven-smiths, and Sauron, the Dark Lord, forged the One Ring, filling it with his own power so that he could rule all others. But the One Ring was taken from him, and though he sought it throughout Middle-earth, it remained lost to him. After many ages it fell into the hands of Bilbo Baggins, as told in "The Hobbit." In a sleepy village in the Shire, young Frodo Baggins finds himself faced with an immense task, as his elderly cousin Bilbo entrusts the Ring to his care. Frodo must leave his home and make a perilous journey across Middle-earth to the Cracks of Doom, there to destroy the Ring and foil the Dark Lord in his evil purpose. 

"A unique, wholly realized other world, evoked from deep in the well of Time, massively detailed, absorbingly entertaining, profound in meaning." - "New York Times"

The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

Price: RM 28.00 (Paperback)

Now a major motion picture A great modern classic and the prelude to "THE LORD OF THE RINGS" Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely traveling any farther than his pantry or cellar. But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard Gandalf and a company of dwarves arrive on his doorstep one day to whisk him away on an adventure. They have launched a plot to raid the treasure hoard guarded by Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon. Bilbo reluctantly joins their quest, unaware that on his journey to the Lonely Mountain he will encounter both a magic ring and a frightening creature known as Gollum. 

"A glorious account of a magnificent adventure, filled with suspense and seasoned with a quiet humor that is irresistible . . . All those, young or old, who love a fine adventurous tale, beautifully told, will take "The Hobbit" to their hearts." - "New York Times Book Review"

Book Review: Divergent

Divergent by Veronica Roth

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


I read a few reviews before I pick up this book to read so I read with expectations. Luckily, this book doesn't disappoint me.

The pace of the story is kind of fast and I like it because I'm an impatient person. With lots of fighting, violence, blood and Tris's inner feelings on punching someone's face, this book is definitely a good choice to make into movie which will be in cinemas next year.

I agree with some of the reviewers that it's impossible to have human beings to fit into one single faction, whether or not it's Abnegation - the selfless, Amity - the peaceful, Candor - the honest, Dauntless - the brave and Erudite - the intelligence. But hey, this is a fantasy novel and it's okay to be illogical! But in the real world, I think we're all Divergents! :)

I'll start reading Insurgent right away and can't wait for Allegiant to be released and to receive by pre-order copy!



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